St Gemma's High School was a secondary school located on Ardilea Street in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was within the Belfast Education and Library Board area. Its name originated from the Catholic saint of the Passionist order, Gemma Galgani (1878–1903). In October 2011, it was announced that the school would face permanent closure in September 2012, due to falling numbers. However, the school stayed open for another year and closed in August 2013. Notable alumni Anna Burns, writer Lyra McKee, journalist and writer References Secondary schools in Belfast Defunct Catholic schools in Ireland Defunct schools in Northern Ireland 2013 disestablishments in Northern Ireland Educational institutions established in 2013